Are you looking for a job in the wine industry? Join us for Careers in Wine, a day-long symposium exploring wine industry opportunities and career paths. Panelists, representing many of Washington's top wine professionals, will discuss their personal experiences entering and working in the wine trade, insights on where they think the industry is heading, and suggestions for those just beginning their careers.
- Saturday, May 10, 2008
- Northwest Wine Academy
- South Seattle Community College
- 6000 16th Avenue SW
- Seattle, WA
- see map
- Registration fee: $30
- This event is SOLD OUT. We may have cancellations; contact us to be put on the waiting list.
| 10:00 – 11:00 am | Communications / Marketing / PR |
| Anna Daedalus / Leo Daedalus, Helsinqi | |
| Braiden Rex-Johnson, Cookbook Author / Food and Wine Columnist | |
| Lisa Nourse, Wilson Public Relations | |
| Kirsten Elliott, Chateau Ste. Michelle | |
| 11:00 am – Noon | Restaurants |
| Amy Kinsella, Taste | |
| Cyril Frechier, Campagne | |
| Erik Liedholm, Seastar Restaurant and Raw Bar | |
| Leonard Ruiz Rede, Metropolitan Market | |
| Noon – 1:00 pm | Education |
| Linda Conklin, Columbia Winery | |
| Peter Bos, Northwest Wine Academy | |
| David Winters, World Wine Program at Central Washington University | |
| 1:00 – 2:00 pm | Lunch Break / About Wine and Spirit Archive Programs |
| 2:00 – 3:00 pm | Viticulture / Enology |
| David Rosenthal, Ste. Michelle Wine Estates | |
| Hilary Sjolund, Distefano Winery | |
| Kathryn House, Betz Family Winery | |
| Bruce Watson, Icon Estates | |
| 3:00 – 4:00 pm | Sales / Retail / Tasting Room |
| Karen Graf, Brian Carter Cellars | |
| Scott Haugh, Seattle Cellars | |
| John Charles, LeschiMart | |
| 4:00 – 5:00 pm | Distribution / Importing |
| Samantha Agee, A&B Imports | |
| Kris Mikami, Washington Wine Compliance Service | |
| Greg Finger, Cordon Selections | |
| 5:00 – 6:00 pm | Reception |